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How Has the Ukraine Incident Reshaped the Global Oil Landscape?

It’s no secret that the United States is feeling the brunt of our government’s actions against the current Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sanctions have left the average citizen paying the highest gas prices since 2008, and we can’t tell when the pain at the pump will let up.

While we’re focused on our interests regarding the conflict, it’s essential to understand the global implications this situation brings to our industry.

A lot has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Let’s examine where our industry’s landscape is now and how it’s impacting different areas worldwide.

Current and Future Oil Bans Have Little Impact on Russian Exports

While the current US ban on Russian oil has increased their gas prices, Russia has found other markets to offset losses from the US and European nations, who have all but implemented sanctions.

As long as Asia and China continue to purchase crude oil from Russia, any future sanctions placed on Russia from the US or EU could have little impact on Russia’s exports.

Even with sanctions in place, Russian exports are back at pre-invasion levels as of April.

The Risk of Spills Has Drastically Increased

While Russian exports to Asia have benefited its economy, there is still a massive double-edged sword. Sanctions from the US, British, and European nations have forced Russia to practice ship-to-ship transfers in many trades with Asia.

Ship-to-ship transfers aren’t just an expensive way to export oil, but they also increase the risk of a deadly spill. Until sanctions end and Russia resumes trade with American and EU markets, this risk to the ocean is one that we’ll just have to keep an eye on.

West African Crude is Picking Up European Business

Although European countries have turned their back on Russian oil, they still need this essential resource from another supplier. According to Petro-Logistics, West African crude imports to Europe have increased by 17% as of April.

This record-high demand for Nigerian crude has increased oil prices in this area; Nigeria is a crude-rich nation with nearly 37 billion barrels of crude oil in its reserves. Many European countries believe African crude could be the solution that fills in the gaps caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Rising Costs Creating Global Social Unrest

The higher cost of crude oil is having an impact around the world. In the United States, it’s become a massive barrier in our battle against inflation. Similarly, in Europe, higher prices have practically stopped the continent’s pandemic recovery plans.

Even China, the world’s largest oil importer, may not reach its economic goals due to high prices.

Oil prices are taking a toll everywhere. However, with massive upticks, there is bound to be a drop in the future that begins to even out the impact oil prices will have on different economies.

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Biden Administration Reopens Federal Land for Oil Drilling

No matter who you are, it’s inevitable that you or someone you know has experienced financial dread when filling up your vehicle at the pump. On Friday, April, 15, the Biden administration began the first major steps toward a long-term solution that they hope will curb oil costs and make it widely more affordable.

The latest move to reopen federal land to oil and gas drilling contracts is a massive turnaround after the President suspended new leasing projects around his first week in office.

Let’s take a look at why the administration made this new decision, the details of new drilling leases, and if there are any downsides to reopening some public land for oil and gas mining.

Why Has President Biden Changed His Mind On Drilling?

Originally, President Biden halted federal drilling contracts with a greener mindset for the future of the oil and gas industry. However, as the demand for oil rose, combined with sanctions placed on Russia after the nation attacked neighboring Ukraine, gas prices eventually began to spiral out of control.

Some states like California witnessed gas prices higher than 5 dollars per gallon.

Former Promises May Not Be Enough

Last month, the President vowed to dig into the nation’s oil storage reserves and release 1 million barrels per day to ease the financial burden the average person faces at the pump.

However, national reserves are limited resources that will eventually have to be replenished. So, the President has opted to open a limited amount of federal land for future oil and gas drilling sites.

What Are the Leasing Details?

The leases in the discussion are for 225 square miles of federal land across 9 states. Although these new leases are a step forward, they are still 80 percent less than what the industry proposed as a solution to increased oil and gas prices.

Starting in June, auctions for federal land are opening up to oil and gas companies within the following states:

Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Montana
New Mexico
Alabama
Nevada
Oklahoma
North Dakota

Are There Any Potential Pitfalls to New Drilling Opportunities?

Although more drilling could definitely be a way to reduce crude oil prices and put the US back in its position as a crude oil producer, some believe that the addition of drilling opportunities could cost billions of dollars worth of climate damage.

Even some oil and gas companies are hesitant as the new leases come with higher royalty rates than the nation has seen in nearly a century. The new rates will increase from 12.5% to 18.75%.

While there are definitely concerns about the decision from either side of the political aisle, one thing is clear, new leases could see our nation producing ample oil into 2030, and that could be a great start towards recovering from the current state of our industry’s prices.

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Recently Proposed Bills That Could Lower Energy Costs

It seems like since the beginning of the new year, the nation has been a buzz about hiking gas prices and what we can do to reduce the financial squeeze at the pump.

Although geopolitical actions that are out of our control are the key reasons behind expensive oil and gas (O&G), there are still some members of Congress who are willing to step up and try to help our nation become oil strong once again.

March was a big month for two GOP congressmen, as they each introduced an act that should get local O&G prices against the ropes.

What exactly are the plans and how effective could they be? Let’s drill a little deeper for the facts.

What is the “Restore Onshore Energy Production Act”

Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont. Introduced a bill on 03/30 that would essentially roll back current moratoriums in place on O&G leasing on Federal lands.

This act would prevent the ban of these types of leases via Executive Order and would push for the government to approve at least 4 leases per year in each of the 7 states where O&G is a powerhouse.

This act is backed by 19 other members of Congress and is one of 6 similar bills that were presented to Congress today.

Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces the Energy Freedom Act

Earlier this month, Texas Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Energy Freedom Act which has the goal of once again, making America an energy-independent nation.

According to Cruz, recent policies have put billions of dollars into foreign sources that have in turn committed acts against our nation and its allies. If passed, Cruz says the new bill wouldn’t “cost taxpayers a dime” and will bring billions in revenue through further leasing, the creation of safe, new pipelines, expedited project permitting, increased exports, and more regulatory action in our industry.

Many of the key points of this act like prohibiting leasing bans on Federal lands and the reduction of foreign dependence on O&G are all present in any of the related proposed acts we’ve seen presented in congress this month. There is a clear goal in mind, let’s see where it could take us!

Could These Help Reduce Gas Prices?

The truth is that there are thousands of unused leases on Federal lands, and yes, if these and other acts passed, they would open the floodgates and allow for the expansion of essential O&G projects and services.

We’re not saying that gas prices would change overnight, but as we would have to rely on less and less gas from exporting nations, eventually the costs for general consumers would begin to show a downturn.

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When Will Gas Prices Start to Go Down?

Unless you’re a mogul or haven’t grabbed gas at the pumps over the last month, then you’ve quickly realized that gas prices have vastly increased from the lower prices we’ve seen since the beginning of 2020.

Regardless of where you stand on geopolitical issues, no one likes to overpay at the pump. Fueling up vehicles is a necessity, and too high prices for too long could lead to larger economic troubles.

Let’s examine why we’re experiencing nationally high gas prices, the likes of which many members of our society have never seen, and more importantly when prices will reduce.

Why Did Gas Prices Recently Skyrocket?

It seems like gas prices shot to astronomical prices overnight. With the national average above 4 dollars a gallon, it’s obvious that consumers are eager to understand why they’re suddenly paying substantially more at the pump.

Reduced Oil Production

During the height of the pandemic, the demand for gasoline plummeted, as did national gas prices. When this happened, OPEC and other nations that provided oil to the United States cut production to avoid an expensive surplus at that time.

As people began to travel again, oil providers were slow to ramp up enough production to properly fulfill global demand. Combined with the reason below for increased gas prices, even with local production increasing, it could be quite some time before enough gasoline spreads out through the market and levels out prices.

Until then, limited supply and geopolitical tensions will keep gas prices at high levels with the risk of further increases.

U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States took measures to damage Russia’s economic output through sanctions against the country; which included a national ban against Russian oil imports.

Although the United States only collects 10 percent of its total oil products from Russia, the sanctions we’ve imposed have impacted the global market to an extent that gas prices seem to have spiked overnight. When even the smallest sanctions are made, they create a ripple effect that influences total prices across the global market.
Also, as demand for local fuel rises due to sanctions, production costs increase and facilities go into overdrive to meet consumer demand, further increasing prices at the pump.

How High Can Gas Prices Go?

Unfortunately, we feel like consumers haven’t reached the total height of the gas price hike. In California, consumers are already paying over 5 dollars per gallon, and unless major political moves are made either through changes in Russia or with another foreign importer, we could be looking at further gas price increases in the near future.

When Will Gas Prices Go Down in Texas?

Once again, the potential for lower gas prices lies in how quickly the Russia/Ukraine conflict can end, the results of the conflict, and whether or not the United States can strike affordable deals with foreign importers like Venezuela, to help reduce local gas costs.

Even when a resolution occurs, it could take a matter of months for tensions to quell and overall prices to go down.

As much as we’d love to tell you when gas prices will decrease, we can’t. However, we can do our part to help increase local oil & gas production that could eventually start lightening the financial load at local pumps.

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How Are Current Events Impacting Oil and Gas Prices?

While Pro-Gas, LLC isn’t in the business of interfering with global politics, there has been recent geopolitical power plays that we know could have a significant impact on the oil and gas prices at international and domestic levels.

While prices have already gone through a rollercoaster ride over the last couple of years, current events between Russia and Ukraine put the industry on course for further market turbulence.

Let’s take a look at how often geopolitical events impact our industry, what the latest actions mean for our oil and gas supply, and why we think the United States could mitigate a cost crunch in the coming months.

Geopolitical Situations Commonly Affect Oil and Gas

Keep in mind that the biggest influencer of oil and gas prices is supply and demand. Therefore, when geopolitical situations arise and sanctions begin to cut off supplies to certain parts of the world, supply and demand can drastically fluctuate.

Unfortunately, geopolitical tensions are common throughout the world and their impact can eventually lead to increased prices at the local gas pump.

What the Russia, Ukraine Incident Means for Global Prices

Just this week, tensions between Russia and Ukraine came to a head and some of the first shots of the latest geopolitical incident were fired.

Since the world has been buzzing about these rising tensions throughout the month of February, oil prices and the costs of other precious imports have begun to increase.

After the first round of attacks during the Russia, Ukraine conflict, oil prices have already risen to $105 dollars per barrel. Not only do these increased prices create a natural rise in energy costs, but nations like those in the UK that heavily rely on Russian oil could experience a severe supply crisis if drastic sanctions are put in place.

Will Russia’s Actions Influence Prices in the United States?

Although Russia accounts for 1 in 10 barrels of oil distributed around the world, the United States is still a massive global player in the oil and gas industry.

According to industry reports, in 2020, Russian oil only accounted for 7 percent of the United State’s consumption.

In fact, much of our oil comes from domestic sources and our neighbors to the North, Canada. So, while the potential increase of $105 per barrel may seem like a looming figure, the cost crunch could really only sting a bit, rather than cripple our access to oil for general consumption.

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Where Does The United States Get Its Oil From?

While names like OPEC are regularly thrown around in the media and worries about gas prices due to international embargoes, it’s no surprise that most people naturally believe that a healthy amount of our nation’s oil is imported from the Middle East.

Yes, a percentage of our nation’s oil does come from Africa and the Persian Gulf, but we think most Americans would be surprised at how self-sufficient our nation is with its oil needs.

Let’s take a closer look at who our main importing partners are and how much oil we produce and use for ourselves in the United States.

The Decline of Two Faithful Imports Leads to an Unlikely Import Partner

As we mentioned earlier, the United States still does rely on some foreign entities when it comes to importing the oil we use. However, over the last couple of years, imports have hit the lowest numbers since before 2020.

To be specific, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2020, the United States only imported roughly 11% of its total petroleum from OPEC and 10% from the Persian Gulf.

However, this decline in traditional oil shares was mirrored by a massive increase in Canadian oil, which was 52% of our total petroleum imports.

There’s Still No Place Like Home…

Since 2018, the United States has poised itself to be one of the largest crude oil producers in the world. With roughly 11 million barrels of crude oil produced per day, it’s no surprise that we are the top crude oil producer in the world, providing 15% of the world’s crude oil in 2020.

The United States produces crude oil in 32 states and surrounding waters. However, most of the nation’s production came from 5 states on their own:

Texas – 43%
North Dakota – 10.4%
New Mexico – 9.2%
Oklahoma – 4.1%
Colorado – 4%

When examining the mass amounts of crude oil we produce alone and our partnership with Canada, a nation that is both stable and willing to provide large quantities of oil to our country, it’s no surprise that imports from countries farther away from the states have drastically reduced over the years.

How Much Do We Benefit From Locally Sourced Crude Oil?

Locally sourced oil isn’t just something that the United States exports to foreign nations for a profit. As we’ve mentioned in former posts, locally sourced oil has massive benefits on our society as a whole:

The crude oil industry creates millions of jobs for the United State’s workforce
Domestic oil drastically lowers the annual trade deficit
Lower energy costs
Greater economic growth

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4 Direct Economic Benefits of the Oil and Gas Industry

We all know that the oil and gas industry literally helps power our daily lives. While we see the physical benefits of using oil and gas, there are several economic benefits that help keep the nation as financially stable as possible.

Here’s a closer look at 4 of the key economic drivers of oil and gas and how our industry helps finance projects that benefit everyday citizens.

Oil and Gas Provides Extensive Revenue for Public Services

Public services like schools, hospitals, and infrastructure require money to provide services to their communities. While the average person’s tax dollars definitely help make these programs successful, a large portion of revenue that public services benefit from comes from oil and gas.

According to the Department of Energy, the oil and gas industry is projected to provide 1.6 trillion dollars in federal and state tax revenue between 2012 and 2025. A healthy portion of those funds will go towards public programs that directly benefit communities and those that rely on them.

National Oil Production Saves Americans Money Every Year

The United States is one of the leading producers of oil and gas around the world. Having the luxury of local production means that oil and gas are accessible and affordable for mass distribution.

While this may not seem like it directly impacts the average oil and gas consumer, the truth is that it does in a massive way. Every year, an American family of four saves around $2,500 as a direct result of oil and gas accessibility.

Affordable Oil Creates New Jobs in Several Industries

Not only does affordable oil and gas make a difference in the household, but it also helps create several openings in the national job market. In 2020 alone, the oil and gas industry was responsible for providing jobs to over 12 million Americans.

However, the oil and gas industry isn’t the only industry that production helps out. In fact, as locally produced oil and gas becomes more accessible, industries like manufacturing have the ability to broaden their community outreach and increase the opportunities for jobs within their individual industries.

Recent Oil and Gas Numbers Show Trade Deficit Savings

Every year, domestic oil and gas production helps the nation save billions of dollars on essential industry products.

According to the Department of Energy, the United States trade deficit was $305 billion lower than it would have been if the nation relied solely on foreign oil and gas production.

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Oil and Gas Industry Predictions for 2022

The oil and gas or O&G industry has experienced dynamic moves from 2020 and into 2021. This year, the industry saw oil prices rise from the lowest numbers in decades. There was a steady increase in demand as production tried to keep up. As 2022 comes around, oil production facilities are looking to a brighter future. Learn more about O&G predictions right now with a look at the top 5 outlooks.

1. Global Oil Inventories Will Increase in 2022

During the early months of the pandemic, oil and gas industry facilities shut down altogether. As lockdowns ended and vaccines arrived, more people returned to work and produced those oil barrels. There’s no indication that global lockdowns will become the norm again, which means that business can resume as normal.

A key prediction for 2022 is ample inventory. OPEC countries are producing oil at a rapid pace now. Demand for oil is easing just a bit too. This balancing act allows both oil and natural gas production facilities to keep up with inventory. Countries must work together in order to make this balance possible.

2. Higher Oil Prices can Benefit the Transition to Greener Practices

A fascinating industry alternative comes out of high oil prices. When O&G industries have ample funds from high prices, they can invest in greener practices. These options, such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage or CCUS, may not be explored otherwise without the high oil prices. They’re seen as riskier investments in more uncertain times. Companies use the extra funds in order to build up alternative options that can become the norm in the near future.

With oil prices set to stay above $60 per barrel in 2022, funds will definitely be available for greener practices and exploring measures.

3. ESG Goals Will Play a Larger Role in O&G M&A

The world is a different place than it was 20 years ago. Corporations are looking to improve their ESG or environmental, social, and governance images. Investing exclusively in oil has its controversies even today. As a solution, the O&G industry must look at mergers and acquisitions in a new light.

The changing landscape offers an eclectic array of opportunities, such as mixing green practices with traditional oil business. Corporate executives will think outside of the box in order to move companies ahead. Partnering for a greener tomorrow will only improve the quality of life across the globe as more people demand energy from various sources.

4. Gas Prices Could Double

Gasoline prices are always a concern in the O&G industry. They’re directly impacted by barrel pricing. Current predictions show that gas prices will rise through 2022 and 2023. There are multiple factors that impact this cost too. OPEC countries are constantly shifting production and spare-oil supplies, for example. Shipping across the globe continues to expand, which leads to higher demand for fuel and higher prices.

5. Greener Approaches will Create More Industry Jobs All-Around

It’s true that the 2020 downturn impacted the human side of the O&G industry. Employees were laid off, and not everyone has returned. Although there are certain jobs available, people remain wary about this industry.

As greener approaches arise with higher oil prices, these potential employees have a chance at joining the workforce again. However, they have even more opportunities in this ever-changing industry. They aren’t just working for the oil and gas industry. Employees can learn new skills that apply to those greener approaches. Overall, the industry can expand and grow as more people rely on these jobs for their livelihoods.

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4 Reasons Upgrades Are Essential in Aging Oil & Gas Equipment

Oil & gas facility equipment is built to withstand harsh weather conditions, constant use, and extreme internal operating temperatures. However, facility equipment will never last forever.

Even with regular maintenance, equipment ages, and becomes a detriment to a facility or drill site.

Here’s a closer look at four reasons why your oil & gas facility should keep tabs on the age of its equipment and make essential upgrades whenever necessary.

Old Equipment Presents Too Much Risk for a Facility

As your facility continues to rely on outdated equipment, several risk factors arise that pose significant problems to your site’s success.

While operational and business risks are problems that could develop, the biggest risk of older equipment is the safety risk it poses to your operators. If older equipment malfunctions and puts some of your essential workers out of commission, your daily productivity could quickly come to a halt.

Regular equipment upgrades help ensure that your equipment is always safe to operate and mitigates several risk factors your company faces.

Older Equipment Maintenance Slows Down Productivity

As equipment ages, it will increasingly become prone to breaking down and needing extra maintenance. At first, this may not be too much trouble and your productivity may be unaffected.

However, over time, as equipment becomes evermore obsolete, it becomes harder to track down the materials necessary for repairs. This extends the time allotted for repairs, puts the machinery your facility has out of service, and slows down your daily oil and gas production.

Upgrades Actually Save Money in the Long-Term

Although investing in new equipment may seem like a large upfront expense, the truth is that your facility or drill site saves money in the long run by getting rid of its old equipment.

As we’ve mentioned before, obsolete equipment takes time to repair and can also come with expensive maintenance fees and replacement parts.

Upgrading equipment gives your team the latest technology that brings swift, affordable maintenance with little downtime.

Your Facility Retains its Industrial Competence

It’s important for your facility’s bottom line to remain competitive within the industry. If your oil & gas company consistently relies on outdated equipment it will only end up falling behind its competitors based on its own lack of technical competence.

Upgraded equipment allows for further training opportunities, experience with new practices, and as a whole, puts your firm at the forefront of industry practices.

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When the need for new oil & gas equipment arises, make sure that your facility upgrades with the most reliable provider in the industry. Pro-Gas, LLC.

Our team has over 90-years of experience in our industry and understands quality equipment when we see it.

We specialize in providing equipment that meets any client’s specific needs and streamlines the production process through our state-of-the-art technology that replaces your obsolete equipment.

From portable storage products to skid-mounted natural gas coolers, we have the equipment your facility needs to exceed its production goals.

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What Are the 3 Steps of Oil Refining?

As much as we’d love for the oil and gas (O&G) industry to be as simple as extracting oil from the ground and sending it directly to consumers, that dream will never happen.

The truth is, there are several processes that crude oil needs to go through before it can reach the hands of consumers.

Let’s take a closer look at why crude oil needs to be refined and the exact refining process that our products have to go through before being used in a home or automobile.

Why Does Oil Have to Be Refined?

Taken directly from the source, crude oil can only really be used for burning fuel. This practice alone is a waste of a valuable resource.

So, refineries around the world essentially take a complex resource made from thousands of hydrocarbons and break it down into a usable resource through a 3 step refining process.

What Are the Steps in the Refining Process?

The refining process helps create petroleum products like gasoline, plastics, fibers, and materials for wind turbine blades. Obviously, the process is one that is integral to the O&G industry. So, let’s dive into what each step means

Separation

Separation is the process of heating up crude oil to the point that essential hydrocarbons boil off and are able to be distilled for use in future petroleum products.

Distillation units separate molecules based on their unique weights. Essentially as the unit receives the boiling crude oil, it separates it into fractions that are organized in the unit based on their boiling points. This leaves the heaviest fractions (residual fuel oil) resting at the bottom of a unit, the lightest fractions (butane) resting at the top.

Some of the most common products that directly result from separation include:

Butane
Kerosene
Heavy Gas Oil
Diesel Oil

Conversion

Conversion further refines the fractions created during the separation process. After all, even after being separated, there are still heavy molecules in the fractions that don’t allow the product to meet industry standards.

Conversion takes the fractions and uses heat, pressure, and catalysts to further “crack” the heavier molecules into lighter components that will soon become the products that consumers use on a daily basis.

Treating

Conversion still leaves molecules in petroleum products like sulfur that can result in air pollution if not treated. This part of the process further refines oils by combining different streams and removing substantial amounts of sulfur and other impurities.

Once this process is complete, the oil is considered treated. It is then stored in NGL containers where it remains safe until it is eventually moved downstream via the consumer pipelines.

How can Pro-Gas Help Your Facility Accomplish Efficient Refining?

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Contact us today to learn more about our available products in your area and how we can help your O&G team create pure, clean petroleum products for consumer use.